Until today I have never doubted Boris, but I’m now wondering if what his doubters were saying almost a year ago was true – that he will use his position as Mayor to move onto bigger and better things.

So here I am reading about Boris “considering all of his options” and asking myself why. Why say this and why say this at a time when Labour is firmly on the back foot? Where’s the team spirit, Tories? I thought politics was all about kicking the opposition when they were down…

His comment can be compared to that of a petulant footballer’s. Or something an agent might say in a bid to secure his client a move to Real Madrid or an improved contract with his current club.

Well perhaps that’s it? Perhaps Boris wants a transfer to 10 Downing Street or a bumper pay packet to see him through until after the Olympics – which ironically he can only do if re-elected.

At least with Ken you could see he had passion for the job. Honestly, Boris, why make people question your commitment to the country’s Capital on St. George’s Day?

And if you did want out then don’t make suggestions while holding the flag of your country. Or was that an ingenius piece of crisis PR by your press office – just to show you do care afterall?